Our team of dietitians are highly qualified and skilled in working with children and their families as well as adults with a particular focus on working with people with complex disability. We focus on providing tailored nutrition support to help individuals achieve their health and feeding goals.
We accept referrals for children and young adults who:
Our dietitians provide flexible service options to meet your needs:
Onsite at Allowah
Home visits (travel charges apply)
School/Daycare visits (travel charges apply)
Telehealth reviews, when appropriate
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Our dietitians have extensive experience in a range of feeding and nutrition concerns, including:
Enteral nutrition (tube feeding and oral supplements, including blended tube feeds)
Texture-modified diets
Paediatric feeding difficulties (problem feeding, sensory feeding challenges, fussy eating)
Constipation and growth concerns
Basic food allergies
We regularly support children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Rett syndrome, Trisomy 21, genetic abnormalities, and neurodivergent conditions.
We use a responsive feeding framework that prioritises reducing stress at mealtimes. Our goal is to create positive food experiences for children and their families.
A consultation with our dietitians will typically include:
Understanding your goals for dietetic support
Gathering information about your family, lifestyle, and daily routines
Assessing growth, considering disability-related factors
Discussing mealtime routines, food preferences, and dietary restrictions
Reviewing tube feeding details (if applicable), including formulas, recipes, and supplies
Evaluating digestion, hydration, medications, and supplements
Estimating nutritional needs
Developing a personalised nutrition plan
Reviewing progress and making adjustments as needed
Most individuals require medium to long-term follow-up, with appointments scheduled every two weeks to six months, depending on individual needs.
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We offer a comprehensive range of nutrition services, including:
Individual nutrition assessments and tailored advice
Tube feeding and Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) plans
Detailed nutrient analysis
Growth assessments
HEN registrations to reduce the cost of tube feeds and specialised nutrition drinks
Written feeding plans for support workers, schools, respite, and day programs
Individual food and nutrition education, including:
Supermarket tours
Healthy eating guidance
Meal planning support
Basic home cooking demonstrations
Additional supports available upon request
We work closely with:
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network dietitians
Your child’s Speech Pathologist
Other healthcare professionals supporting your child
We provide services within the following region:
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